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PLOS Global Public Health @plosglobalpublichealth.org · 21/08/2026

Why do authors choose us? Because global health solutions are stronger when local expertise leads the way. Kari Eller and colleagues examine how a multi-country virtual training program on Female Genital Schistosomiasis supported healthcare workers: plos.io/4vQTi1R Publish with us: plos.io/4xrnW2x

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PLOS Global Public Health @plosglobalpublichealth.org · 17/08/2026

Authors choose us because public health challenges do not exist in isolation. Research from Porfiri and colleagues shows how mass shootings shape gun‑related discourse in US Congress, connecting public health, politics, and computational analysis: plos.io/4hODKaL Publish with us: plos.io/4fRewpU

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PLOS Global Public Health @plosglobalpublichealth.org · 13/08/2026

Authors choose us because understanding health means understanding people, behavior and context. Tomoka Nakamura and colleagues show how Japan’s COVID‑19 contact patterns shifted with behavior, policy, and social dynamics: plos.io/4epQXET Find out more about publishing with us: plos.io/4werpQV

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PLOS Global Public Health @plosglobalpublichealth.org · 12/08/2026

As the climate changes, so do the health risks communities face. From the spread of infectious diseases to shifting patterns of exposure, public health systems must adapt to an increasingly unpredictable landscape. 🔗 Read more: plos.io/4bted37 #ClimateChange #GlobalHealth

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PLOS Global Public Health @plosglobalpublichealth.org · 06/08/2026

Explore a selection of recent highly cited papers from PLOS Global Public Health addressing urgent worldwide challenges. These influential studies demonstrate how rigorous research moves beyond publication to inform policy, practice, and future research. View the papers: plos.io/3SdUxK4

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PLOS Global Public Health @plosglobalpublichealth.org · 20/07/2026

C-sections are more than a clinical decision. A new scoping review of 95 studies finds that gender norms, power dynamics, provider incentives, and health system structures all shape who gets a cesarean—and who doesn’t. #GlobalHealth #MaternalHealth journals.plos.org/globalpublic...

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PLOS Global Public Health @plosglobalpublichealth.org · 16/07/2026

New research finds breastfeeding initiation varies widely across U.S. communities, with local factors often hidden by national averages. The findings highlight the need for targeted, community support to improve breastfeeding outcomes & health equity. #PublicHealth #Breastfeeding bit.ly/4psM5D0

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PLOS Global Public Health @plosglobalpublichealth.org · 30/06/2026

What if global mental health focused less on “gaps” & more on strengths? This study highlights how families, communities, and local systems drive care across diverse settings—arguing for a shift from deficit-based models to community-led, context-driven approaches. journals.plos.org/globalpublic...

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PLOS Global Public Health @plosglobalpublichealth.org · 29/06/2026

Mpox is evolving: once rare & largely animal-borne, it’s now spreading globally w/ new transmission patterns. Modeling shows how outbreaks can jump beyond core networks & how targeted vaccines & rapid tracing could curb spread. Prevention & surveillance remain key. journals.plos.org/globalpublic...

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PLOS Global Public Health @plosglobalpublichealth.org · 26/06/2026

New Opinion: Recent outbreaks highlight a growing gap between global interconnectedness and weakening collective response. The piece calls for renewed global solidarity, stronger health systems, and coordinated action to manage shared infectious disease risks. journals.plos.org/globalpublic...

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PLOS Global Public Health @plosglobalpublichealth.org · 18/06/2026

We publish rigorous, inclusive research for health professionals, policymakers, and communities worldwide. We welcome studies across maternal and child health, global health security, infectious and non‑communicable diseases, and environmental health. Find out more: plos.io/4eeOb5x #GlobalHealth

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PLOS Global Public Health @plosglobalpublichealth.org · 12/06/2026

Authors choose us because understanding health means understanding people, behavior and context. Tomoka Nakamura and colleagues show how Japan’s COVID‑19 contact patterns shifted with behaviour, policy, and social dynamics. Read the study: plos.io/4epQXET

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PLOS Global Public Health @plosglobalpublichealth.org · 08/06/2026

Catch up on research that's making an impact across global mental health, global health security, infectious diseases and more. Read public health studies designed to inform practice, planning, and real‑world impact. 📝 explore.plos.org/publish-in-p...

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PLOS Global Public Health @plosglobalpublichealth.org · 08/06/2026

Authors choose us because public health challenges do not exist in isolation. Research from Maurizio Porfiri and colleagues shows how mass shootings shape gun‑related discourse in the US Congress, connecting public health, politics, and computational analysis. Read the study: plos.io/4umOmk7

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PLOS Global Public Health @plosglobalpublichealth.org · 02/06/2026

New study validates a low-cost, reliable method to assess prosthetic foot wear—crucial for monitoring performance in resource-limited settings. Findings support scalable, community-based tracking to improve device design, maintenance, and patient outcomes. journals.plos.org/globalpublic...

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PLOS Global Public Health @plosglobalpublichealth.org · 04/05/2026

We are highlighting recent studies that deepen our understanding of health systems, equity, and outcomes across a range of settings, helping to inform future research and practice. Read recent research and learn how to publish with us: plos.io/4tKHaP9

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PLOS Global Public Health @plosglobalpublichealth.org · 23/04/2026

What does impactful global health research look like? Our selection of recent highly cited articles show how rigorous evidence moves beyond publication to inform policy, practice, and future research. Read a selection of widely cited studies shaping global health today: plos.io/4mOdsWH

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PLOS Global Public Health @plosglobalpublichealth.org · 22/04/2026

Oral diseases affect 3.5B people worldwide—yet prevention often relies on plastic tools. New #scopingreview finds silicone toothbrushes are effective, gentler on gums, and better for the environment—yet still underused and under‑researched. journals.plos.org/globalpublic...

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PLOS Global Public Health @plosglobalpublichealth.org · 17/04/2026

NEW: Can community creativity fight antimicrobial resistance? In Nigeria, residents co‑produced AMR messages through art, jingles, & film—showing how culturally grounded, participatory approaches can strengthen antibiotic awareness beyond expert‑led campaigns. journals.plos.org/globalpublic...

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PLOS Global Public Health @plosglobalpublichealth.org · 03/04/2026

LLMs are changing global health modelling—but who benefits? This piece in PLOS Global Public Health argues for equity, local ownership, and accountability, and highlights the Measles Analytics Hub as a model for ethical, country‑led collaboration. journals.plos.org/globalpublic...

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PLOS Global Public Health @plosglobalpublichealth.org · 03/04/2026

Early detection can transform care. New research explores how AI can identify risk before symptoms appear - and why trust, usability, and clinical fit are essential if these tools are to support real‑world decision‑making. 🔗 plos.io/4rHU26S

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PLOS Global Public Health @plosglobalpublichealth.org · 11/03/2026

New in PLOS Global Public Health: A 10‑year, 86‑country analysis shows how global media frame childlessness—often politicising, moralising, or pathologising it, but sometimes humanising it. A powerful look at how narratives shape stigma and reproductive justice. journals.plos.org/globalpublic...

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PLOS Global Public Health @plosglobalpublichealth.org · 05/03/2026

New study from Central Java shows antibiotics are easy to access without prescriptions, while knowledge about proper use is low. Social, economic & cultural factors drive self‑medication—highlighting the need for community‑focused stewardship. #AMR #GlobalHealth plos.io/4rTg07C

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PLOS Global Public Health @plosglobalpublichealth.org · 05/03/2026

NEW in PLOS Global Public Health: New research highlights how Native American families navigated worsened food & water access during COVID‑19—drawing on resilience, family support, and traditional foodways to protect young children’s nutrition. #IndigenousHealth #FoodJustice plos.io/409wMmW

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PLOS Global Public Health @plosglobalpublichealth.org · 02/03/2026

New research published in PLOS Global Public Health: Almost 1-in-3 American adolescents has diabetes or prediabetes, with waist-to-height ratio the strongest independent predictor of prediabetes/diabetes, reveals survey of 1,998 adolescents (10-19 years) from 2021-2023 plos.io/3MEkobs

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PLOS Global Public Health @plosglobalpublichealth.org · 08/01/2026

ICYMI: We published this fantastic Opinion article right before the new year by Ojong Samuel Akombeng et al: Menteeship as power: Global health must Rethink how it grows its leaders journals.plos.org/globalpublic...

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PLOS Global Public Health @plosglobalpublichealth.org · 02/01/2026

PLOS Global Public Health is a home for diverse voices and underrepresented #researchers. Equity and inclusion guide every decision. 🗣️ In our final video of the Editor Insights series, Editor-in-Chief, Catherine Kyobutungi, discusses how these values shape our journal’s mission. 🔗 plos.io/44mX7QV

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PLOS Global Public Health @plosglobalpublichealth.org · 23/12/2025

Open access gives researchers credibility and a platform to address challenges, influence policy, and reach communities worldwide. 🎥 In our penultimate video in the Editor Insights series, @ckyobutungi.bsky.social reflects on shifting landscapes in #PublicHealth plos.io/44mX7QV

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PLOS Global Public Health @plosglobalpublichealth.org · 19/12/2025

Publishing matters. We offer visibility, impact, and equity. Share your work in a journal dedicated to expanding access and opportunity globally. 🗣️ Find out more from Editor-in-Chief, Catherine Kyobutungi in part four of our Editor Insights series. Submit your work today: plos.io/44mX7QV

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PLOS Global Public Health @plosglobalpublichealth.org · 18/12/2025

Some thoughts from Executive Editor @juliarobinson.bsky.social on the past year of Front Matter (Reviews, Essays, and Opinion articles) in PLOS Global Public Health. speakingofmedicine.plos.org/2025/12/18/r...

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PLOS Global Public Health @plosglobalpublichealth.org · 16/12/2025

What is next for #GlobalHealth research? 🌍 🗣️ In this third video from our Editor Insights series, Catherine Kyobutungi (@ckyobutungi.bsky.social) shares how open, interdisciplinary research can tackle inequities and connect researchers across the world. Find out more: plos.io/44mX7QV

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PLOS Global Public Health @plosglobalpublichealth.org · 12/12/2025

We prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion 🤝 🗣️ In the second instalment of our Editor Insights series, Catherine Kyobutungi shares how the journal breaks barriers to make research accessible and relevant for all communities. Explore PLOS Global Public Health at: plos.io/44mX7QV

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PLOS Global Public Health @plosglobalpublichealth.org · 09/12/2025

Introducing Editor Insights! 🎥 A six-part video series featuring our Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Catherine Kyobutungi (@ckyobutungi.bsky.social) 🗣️ In this opening video, she shares her vision for an inclusive research system amplifying diverse voices and global perspectives.

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PLOS Global Public Health @plosglobalpublichealth.org · 10/11/2025

📣 We are thrilled to welcome our new co-Editor-in-Chief, Prof Manuela de Allegri, to the PLOS GPH family! She joins founding Editor-in-Chief Catherine Kyobutungi as we advance our mission to amplify diverse voices and drive evidence-based action for health equity worldwide. bit.ly/3LSwzQY

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PLOS Global Public Health @plosglobalpublichealth.org · 17/10/2025

Meet Catherine Kyobutungi (@ckyobutungi.bsky.social), Co-Editor-in-Chief of PLOS Global Public Health, and discover a journal redefining #GlobalHealth research through equity, inclusion, and collaboration - and why it matters now more than ever. 📽️ Watch the interview: plos.io/4osstx3

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PLOS Global Public Health @plosglobalpublichealth.org · 14/10/2025

NEW opinion in PLOS Global Public Health: Reflections on mental health research in post-disaster settings By Ahlke Kip, @gulsahkurt.bsky.social, Ceren Acartürk, Philip Hyland, Dana Churbaji, and @lassesander.bsky.social journals.plos.org/globalpublic...

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PLOS Global Public Health @plosglobalpublichealth.org · 10/10/2025

NEW research in PLOS Global Public Health: Assessing the availability and scope of routine data on post-pregnancy family planning: A cross-sectional review of registers and reporting tools in 18 low- and middle-income countries journals.plos.org/globalpublic...

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PLOS Global Public Health @plosglobalpublichealth.org · 02/10/2025

New Opinion in PLOS Global Public Health: “You can’t see what you’ve never had to live”—Cultivating imagination and solution spaces in global health and development By Safieh Shah, @madhupai.bsky.social et al journals.plos.org/globalpublic...

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PLOS Global Public Health @plosglobalpublichealth.org · 03/07/2025

Choose PLOS Global Public Health and support a mission to make research of the highest methodological and ethical rigor openly available to those who depend on it. Together we can tackle urgent crises and advance health equity in all regions of the world. journals.plos.org/globalpublic...

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PLOS Global Public Health @plosglobalpublichealth.org · 17/06/2025

NEW Review published in PLOS Global Public Health by Sanjay Kumar Yadav, Aman Bakhsh, and PLOS GPH Section Editor Dhananjaya Sharma: Who pays for surgical care in the global south? A narrative review journals.plos.org/globalpublic...

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PLOS Global Public Health @plosglobalpublichealth.org · 06/06/2025

NEW research published in PLOS Global Public Health: How does policy modelling work in practice? A global analysis on the use of epidemiological modelling in health crises journals.plos.org/globalpublic...

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PLOS Global Public Health @plosglobalpublichealth.org · 29/05/2025

Research highlight from our Planetary and Environmental Health Section by Amollo Ambole, Christer Anditi, andTolu Oni: Potential of citizen science to advance urban planetary health research in low and middle-income countries: A scoping review journals.plos.org/globalpublic...

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PLOS Global Public Health @plosglobalpublichealth.org · 06/05/2025

Are you passionate about global health and want to join the PLOS GPH community? Do you have expertise in Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health; Nutrition, or Social, Behavioral and Qualitative Research? Apply to be an Academic Editor today! survey.alchemer.com/s3/7138817/9...

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PLOS Global Public Health @plosglobalpublichealth.org · 28/04/2025

NEW research in PLOS Global Public Health Assessing the global implications of the COVID-19 pandemic on the cervical cancer elimination initiative journals.plos.org/globalpublic...

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PLOS Global Public Health @plosglobalpublichealth.org · 28/04/2025

NEW Opinion published in PLOS Global Public Health A critical juncture in global health: Leveraging historical institutionalism to examine PEPFAR dependency and inform the development of self-reliant public health systems

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PLOS Global Public Health @plosglobalpublichealth.org · 23/04/2025

NEW in PLOS Global Public Health: Exploring supportive roles for global north investigators in global health research journals.plos.org/globalpublic...

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PLOS Global Public Health @plosglobalpublichealth.org · 09/04/2025

PLOS Global Public Health recently partnered with the @theisn.org to publish a collection of five papers to explore gaps in availability, affordability, quality and access to kidney care services. Read more and watch the webinar here: speakingofmedicine.plos.org/2025/02/25/a...

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PLOS Global Public Health @plosglobalpublichealth.org · 04/04/2025

NEW research in PLOS Global Public Health: The effectiveness of interventions used to improve general health check uptake by the older adult population: a systematic review and meta-analysis journals.plos.org/globalpublic...

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PLOS Global Public Health @plosglobalpublichealth.org · 04/04/2025

NEW this week in PLOS Global Public Health: Treatment outcomes in people with diabetes and multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR TB) enrolled in the STREAM clinical trial journals.plos.org/globalpublic...

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PLOS Global Public Health @plosglobalpublichealth.org · 21/03/2025

NEW Essay in PLOS Global Public Health by Soumyadeep Bhaumik On the ethical and moral dimensions of using artificial intelligence for evidence synthesis journals.plos.org/globalpublic...

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